I think Clay is referring to a '95 E300 Diesel. However, my '87 wagon's harness doesn't look too good, and I suspect that there are some problems which would resolve with a new harness.
-Max -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of LarryT Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 6:46 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ign Switch / GP Relay / Preglow Light (Was deliveryvalveproject) Clay wrote <<not looking forward to replacing the biodegradable wiring harness>> Is it the engine compartment WH or the one for the whole car? I was hoping this problem was more common in the later MBs - like mid 90s - now you indicate it the early 90s like my '91 300D! Darn... LarryT 91300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -------------------------------------------------- From: "Redghost" <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:49 PM To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ign Switch / GP Relay / Preglow Light (Was delivery valveproject) > No clue for your application, but I finally figured out what the lamp out > indicator was doing in the E300D. Since there is afterglow happening > and there are no bulbs that have died, there is a short in the wiring > that makes the bulb out indicator light up until the post glow is done. > > I am not looking forward to replacing the biodegradable wiring harness > > clay > > On Mar 10, 2010, at 6:58 PM, LarryT wrote: > >> Hi Gang -- >> I've been driving the W-124 to try and understand when and why the >> pre-glow light is coming on once in a while. I drove about 1 mi. >> when it came on - I needed to turn so I hit the turn-signals and brakes and >> the light blinked and went out momentarily then came on again. It >> repeated this behavior - the light came on, I'd hit the brake a >> couple of times and the pre-glow light would go out, then come back >> on after a couple of seconds and after 20-30 seconds it went out and >> stayed out for a few minutes. It did this 2 or 3 times. >> >> While the ignition switch is not new, I am leaning toward the GP >> Relay being bad - I have been reading the procedure and hopefully will test it >> soon. But I think I will replace the ign switch anyway. >> >> I need help finding the WSM procedure dealing with the ign. switch >> - I have looked at all of the Gr 54 pdf's without seeing any dealing >> with R&R or testing the ignition switch. >> >> Anyone know where it might be? >> >> Thanks! >> LarryT >> 91 300D >> W124 >> >> OilAnalysis Time? >> Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? >> www.youroil.net >> >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives >> http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives > http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
